Race-of-Legends Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2008

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35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races Race-of-Legends, Historic Vintage Car Races, 2008-08-15 - 2008-08-17, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California, USA

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Race-of-Legends

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Race-of-Legends Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2008

The Race:
Some of the most respected former Formula One (F1) drivers, a current F1 driver and a talented amateur will go wheel-to-wheel in this year's Toyota Race of Legends at the 35th annual Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, presented by Toyota. In addition to good-natured bragging rights, these drivers are looking to secure a $25,000 check that will be donated to the winner's selected charity.

The Drivers:
Car 15, Derek Bell - Five-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1975, 1981, 1982, 1986 and 1987), Bell is a two-time World Sportscar Champion (1986 and 1987). He had nine starts in Formula One driving for Ferrari, McLaren, Surtees and Tecno.

Car 26, Eddie Cheever - Making his F1 debut at the age of 20, Cheever raced in 132 F1 races, a record for an American driver, before turning his attention toward the CART World Series in 1990. Cheever started 14 Indy 500 races and captured the checkered flag in dramatic fashion in 1998.

Car 18, Timo Glock - Current F1 driver and 2007 GP2 series champion, Glock is on his way to a long and successful career that started with karting in 1998. He held rookie of the year honors in both Formula 3 in 2002 and the Champ Car World Series in 2005

Car12, Johnny Herbert - Finishing an impressive fourth in his first F1 race in 1989, Herbert went on to start in 161 races, compiling three wins and seven podium finishes. He was a popular fixture at Benetton, Sauber, Stewart, Tyrrell and Lotus, and has enjoyed success by winning at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Car 7, Jean-Pierre Jarier - Spanning 11 years and 143 races in his F1 career, Jarier was regularly scoring points and podium finishes, driving for such teams as March, Ligier, Shadow and Tyrrell from 1971 to 1983. "Jumper" Jarier also successfully raced sports cars after retiring from F1.

Car 3, Alan Jones - The 1980 F1 World Champion for Williams, Jones captured 12 career wins and 24 podium finishes during his nine-year career. Following F1, Jones raced in the Australian Touring Car Championship and became an F1 commentator for Australian TV.

Car 21, Danny Sullivan - Perhaps best known for his 17 wins in the CART World Series, capped by the 1988 championship and 1985 Indy 500 victory, Sullivan spent the 1983 season in F1 with Tyrrell, recording a best finish of fifth in Montreal.

Car 5, Patrick Tambay - After winning the 1977 Can-Am championship, Tambay debuted in F1 at the 1977 French Grand Prix with Surtees. He garnered 114 starts, two wins and 11 podium finishes before retiring in 1986. He drove for seven teams in his career, including Ferrari, McLaren and Renault.

Car 10, John Watson - With 152 starts, five wins, 20 podium finishes and third in the 1982 drivers' championship, Watson earned a well-deserved place in F1 history. During his 11-year F1 career, he drove for Penske, Brabham and McLaren before becoming a popular race commentator.

Car 16, Alain de Cadenet - In 1976, de Cadenet finished third overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in his own car and won two rounds of the World Sportscar Championship at Monza and Silverstone. Best known for his vintage car expertise, he is an on-air personality for the SPEED Channel and ESPN.

Car 14, Auction Winner - Bruce Canepa is an accomplished former pro and has won in sports car, IMSA and Trans Am. He has driven with Rick Mears and Bobby Rahal at the Daytona 24 Hours, raced for the Porsche AG 935 factory team and co-drove for the MOMO team. He is CEO of Canepa Designs.

Charities:
Bruce Canepa's winning bid of $21,400 directly benefits the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation. The winner of the Toyota Race of Legends will receive a $25,000 donation to his selected charity:

PRESS RELEASES

Toyota Race of Legends at a Glance - pdf

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Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Race-of-Legends in hotted-up Scions
Driver Bruce Canepa gets some redirecting from Patrick Tambay as Tambay looks for a new way through the Cork Screw
Canepa Stays in Front
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008

Toyota Race of Legends
35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, California, 2008